Luxury Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch and Local Buffet
Description
Cruise along Oahu's scenic west coast aboard a comfortable, custom catamaran designed for premium ocean exploration and unbeatable coastal views. You'll dive into the island's clear, warm waters to snorkel alongside vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish, followed by a freshly prepared hot Hawaiian buffet and an open bar featuring beer, wine, and tropical cocktails. Our captain and crew provide a top-tier wildlife excursion, navigating the coast's premier marine environments to give you unmatched opportunities to witness pods of resident dolphins, observe resident sea turtles gliding through the shallows, and spot majestic humpback whales breaching during the winter migration months. It is the perfect balance of magical marine encounters, relaxed comfort, and an unforgettable look at the island's natural beauty.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Head north along the pristine western coast of Oahu to look for dolphins, whales (when in season), flying fish, green sea turtles and more. When your captain locates a pod of dolphins or whales, your boat stops to allow you to get an excellent view of the mighty mammals from the spacious deck. Afterward, your captain steers the boat into a special spot for snorkeling. Put on the provided gear and receive detailed safety and snorkeling instruction. Then hop in the water to marvel at colorful corals and a multitude of fish. Enjoy an hour of snorkeling in the clear tropical waters, with guides available to assist you with fish identification. Back on the boat, you can rinse off in one of the boat’s six warm, freshwater showers. Two changing rooms and restrooms are also available. A beautiful Hawaiian, Luau style Buffet and drinks are served! Please enjoy a scrumptious meal and look over the pictures our professional photographer on board took during your snorkel session and boat cruise.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you need transportation, please ensure you choose the tour option with transportation added. Hotel Pick-Ups are as follows: (Times are in order of morning, afternoon, and sunset transit options) 1: Ala Moana (Mahukona st) 5:50AM // 10:10AM // 01:45PM 2: Hawaii Prince (Holomoana) 5:55AM //10:15AM // 01:50PM 3: ABC Store #83 Ala Moana BLVD 6:00AM // 10:20AM // 01:55PM 4: Hale Koa (Kalia Rd. Trolley Stop) 6:05AM // 10:25AM // 2:00PM 5: Ambassador Hotel (Namahana) 6:10AM // 10:30AM // 2:05PM 6: Hokulani By Hilton (Lewers St.) 6:15AM // 10:35AM // 2:10PM 7: Ross Dress for Less on Seaside Ave 6:20AM // 10:40AM // 2:15PM 8: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave.) 6:25AM // 10:45AM // 2:20PM 9: Alohilani (Koa/Liliuokalani) 6:30AM // 10:50AM // 2:25PM 10: Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani) 6:35AM // 10:55AM // 2:30PM 11: The Kahala Resort 5:35AM // 9:55AM // 1:30PM 12. Four Seasons Ko Olina Resort - Marriotts Ko Olina Beach Club - Aulani Disney 7:30AM // 11:35AM // 3:30PM
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accept collapsible wheelchairs and small umbrella strollers but they will be stored at the marina during the cruise. Wheelchair guests must be able to walk up a short flight of steps onto the bus and boat.
Reviews(1,449)
Very fun, glad we went early in the day. Less wind, good ride.
Super worth the price. Get to snorkel and see different parts of the island. Workers are very accommodating and nice
We had a great snorkel experience. The crew was very attentive and the fish were beautiful. We didn’t go for the food, but even that was top notch more than expected. We snorkel in every vacation on various islands in Hawaii and the Caribbean and this one was hands down the best one we’ve been on so far. There were six in our group 20’s and 50’s and everyone had the best time.. we’d all recommend this snorkel trip without hesitation. I don’t remember all the names of the crew but each and every one made us feel welcome and ensured we were taken care of. We felt pampered. Mahalo thank yiu
Such an amazing experience! Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Photo package is definitely worth purchasing. I’m glad I took the chance on this.
Great trip! Nice to see so many dolphins and the snorkel spot provided a lot of beautiful fish. Underwater pictures were worth the purchase.
We had a great time! All the guides/crew were so friendly and helpful. I LOVED seeing the dolphins! It was our first time snorkeling and it took a bit of getting used to, but once we figured it out, we had the best time.
We had a beautiful morning on the water and saw dolphins, a turtle and lots of fish. The catamaran was very clean, equipment was good quality and clean. We snorkeled for about 45 minutes and saw some great fish and an octopus. Lunch and beverage selection was much better than I would have expected. Crew was knowledgeable, friendly and worked hard to make sure we had fun. I would highly recommend this experience for a half day in the water.
Ocean Joy Cruises went above and beyond to see that I was picked up when I was provided incomplete pickup info by my booking agent. I am sooo happy to have booked with OJC. Traveling solo, they engaged me in conversation and made me part of the group, such a welcoming tour company Nice fishes and dolphins were encountered. They provided a very safe environment for the entire trip. They also oked out for me.
aPod of 25 dolphins entertained us. Beautiful fish when snorkeling. The lunch and crew of Patrick, John n Heaven were a 10 out of 10!
Kind and amazing staff made the trip every comfortable. Jamie and other were awesome! Photographer was excellent!
